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August 23, 2016
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Crawford, City Manag~
Courtney Pene, Management Analyst
courtney.pene@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2812
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Approve and Authorize the Amendment to the 2016-2017 Community
Development Block Grant Program Action Plan
Recommended Action
Hold a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2016-2017
Community Development Block Grant Program Action Plan and submittal of the amendment to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Executive Summary
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the preparation of an
annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Action Plan to describe how
Federal funds will be used to benefit low income households. Any substantial change to this plan
requires that an Amended Action Plan be submitted to HUD after completion of a public hearing
and review process and City Council approval.
Two action items will be achieved through the approval of this Amendment. First, the city
currently has funds that require reallocation to alternate projects for expenditure; the total
amount offunds to be reallocated is $792,609. The available funding is a result of previous years
undesignated program income, including a lease payment from the Villa Lama Apartments,
completed projects that did not request full reimbursement as well as cancelled projects. A
portion of these funds were reallocated in May, and the remaining funds will be reallocated with
this amendment. To remain in full financial compliance with HUD, it is necessary at this time for
the city to reallocate $600,000 to a project that is ready to implement and will move forward to
completion as quickly as possible. To expend the noted funds in an expeditious manner for a
project that will have immediate benefit to low income households, as required for the CDBG
program, staff is recommending a partnership with Interfaith Community Services and is
recommending that all of the unencumbered CDBG funds noted above be reallocated to
Interfaith to allow for the purchase and related tenant improvements of a commercial building
located within Carlsbad to provide needed services to low income residents.
The second action item within this Amendment is the reallocation of grant funds for program
year 2016-17 previously designated to The Angel's Depot to two separate service organizations.
After funding was approved for various agencies as part of the new grant from HUD for program
year 2016-17, Angel's Depot announced it was closing its doors and would no longer provide food
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distribution services to low income households. The city now needs to reallocate the funds
approved for their services to other organizations. Staff and the Citizen Advisory Committee is
recommending reallocation of the original $10,000 grant to Angel's Depot as follows:
• $7,311 to the Women's Resource Center
• $2,689 to the Community Resource. Center
Discussion
Annually, the City of Carlsbad receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to spend in our community
and for our residents. HUD has established program guidelines to ensure each community is
spending their grant dollars on eligible projects and in a timely manner. One of the measures of
successful program implementation is the timeliness of expenditures as of April pt of each year.
The city recently received a notice that we are not meeting the timeliness measure for
expenditures because we have 2.11 times our annual grant amount ($511,393) on balance and
not yet expended; the standard is that the city may have no more than 1.5 times our annual grant
on balance as of April l 5t. This means that the city has $1,076,872 available for expenditure on
eligible projects; of this amount, $792,609 is unencumbered and requires allocation to specific,
eligible projects.
To help bring our CDBG program into compliance with the timeliness of expenditures
requirement (which is 1.5 times the city's annual grant amount), staff is working multiple
solutions. In May of 2016, City Council approved $169,000 for ADA enhancements in the Barrio
Area. That public infrastructure enhancement project began in July and is scheduled to conclude
in September, 2016. The funding for this project was a result of reprogrammed income from
cancelled projects and program income from the land lease for Villa Loma Apartments (because
the land was purchased with CDBG funds, the lease payment is considered program income).
For the purposes of this Amendment, staff is proposing an additional solution to bring the city's
CDBG program into full compliance as well as an appropriation of previously allocated funds. For
more than a decade, the City of Carlsbad has partnered with Interfaith Community Services
through the CDBG program to provide basic needs and services to our residents. With this
Amendment, a continued partnership with Interfaith Community Services is proposed to acquire
property within Carlsbad with the use of unencumbered/unallocated CDBG funds ($600,000).
The City of Carlsbad has an extensive history of a successful working partnership with Interfaith
Community Services who provides a variety of services, including current operation of the city's
Hiring Center (5958 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92010), rental assistance and other housing
services, and food distribution to those low income households in need. Interfaith has identified
a property within Carlsbad, 5731 Palmer Way, Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010, for acquisition; the
property to be purchased by Interfaith with CDBG funds is a commercial building which is
presently vacant and has no tenants that would be eligible for relocation expenses. The land use
will allow for lnterfaith's service center to be operated from the property. Staff recommends that
$600,000 be allocated to Interfaith Community Services to purchase the subject property and
complete related tenant improvements. Any additional funding needed to close the purchase of
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the property or for tenant improvements will be the full responsibility of Interfaith Community
Services.
The property to be acquired by Interfaith is located at the center of the city, on an existing bus
route and in close proximity to La Posada de Guadalupe (2476 Impala Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010}.
If acquired, that facility would be a permanent site for the Carlsbad Hiring Center, a program
funded by the City of Carlsbad and currently managed by Interfaith Community Services. Future
uses for this site may also include: case management services, computer training, ESL classes,
access to benefits, food distribution and flexible warehouse space for future expansion of
services for low income Carlsbad residents. Currently, the closest facility for these type of services
is Escondido.
During the annual funding process, the CDBG Citizens' Advisory Committee chose to allocate
$10,000 to The Angel's Depot for senior emergency meal boxes in Carlsbad. Unfortunately since
the May 2016 public hearing, the organization has abruptly dissolved and closed its doors. As
agreed to by the CDBG Citizens' Advisory Committee, staff recommends that the Council
reallocate the funding to Community Resource Center and Women's Resource Center. If
approved, this Amendment will redistribute grant funds for the 2016-2017 funding cycle.
Pending Council approval, the reallocation of CDBG funds will be as follows:
Agency /Project Council Approved Amended Funding Allocation
Funding (5/2016} (8/2016)
Community Resource Center $10,000 $12,689
Homeless prevention and
intervention
Women's Resource Center $12,689 $20,000
Alternatives to abuse and
domestic violence shelter
Interfaith Community Services $0 $600,000
Carlsbad Service Center
Fiscal Analysis
The City of Carlsbad has CDBG funds available to allow for the recommended allocation
($600,000} to Interfaith as described in the Amendment. Use of these funds needs to be
expedited to ensure that the city meets expenditure requirements for program year 2016-2017 ..
Noncompliance with these requirements may result in the loss of future federal funding. Also,
the redistribution of previous funds for The Angel's Depot can seamlessly be moved between
federal accounts.
The CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not impact the General Fund .
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Next Steps
Upon City Council approval and successful submission of the 2016-2017 Annual Plan Amendment
to HUD, city staff will work in partnership with Interfaith Community Services to complete
acquisition of the commercial building and work to open the service center in Carlsbad as quickly
· as possible.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project"
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in
the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and
therefore does not require environmental review.
Climate Action Plan Consistency
Not applicable.
Public Notification
Per federal regulation, this public hearing has been noticed 45 days in advance.
Exhibits
1. Resolution approving the City of Carlsbad 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment and authorizing
staff to submit the Action Plan Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-177
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2016-2017
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ACTION PLAN AND
SUBMISSION OFTHEAMENDMENTTOTHE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that there is a
need to reallocate $600,000 which requires an Amendment to the 2016-2017 Action Plan, hereby
included as Attachment A to this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2016 the City Council approved funding for public services for 2016-2017;
and
WHEREAS, The Angel's Depot was previously funded and has since dissolved therefore there is
a need and desire by the City of Carlsbad to reallocate the funding to the Women's Resource Center
and the Community Resource Center; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and does not impactthe General
Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is committed to continuing to provide a suitable living
environment and to expand economic opportunities for the city's low-income residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment is hereby approved by the City Council as
submitted and as set forth in Attachment A to this resolution.
3. That, on the city's behalf, the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director is authorized
to submit the city's 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment as set forth in Attachment A to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval and to execute
all appropriate related documents for the submission.
4. That the City Manager or Designee is authorized to execute the funding agreement(s)
with the selected organization(s) for the approved CDBG funding amounts to be
adjusted in accordance with actual and final funding amounts allocated by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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5. The Carlsbad City Council authorizes the City Manager or Designee to execute all
appropriate documents needed to provide the contributions of CDBG funds to the
selected organizations, and the Administrative Services Director is authorized to
disburse funds as approved to the organizations set forth in Attachment A to this
resolution and seek reimbursement by the federal government as appropriate.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 23rd day of August, 2016, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
MAIT HALL, Mayor
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DRAFT
FY 2016-2017
Action Plan Amendment, I
Prepared By:
City of Carlsbad
Housing & Neighborhood Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary-91.200(c), 91.220(b) ............................................................................... 3
The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies -91.200(b) ................................................................................... 8
AP-10 Consultation -91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) ................................................................................ 9
AP-12 Participation -91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................ 13
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources -91.420(b), 91.220(c) (1,2) ..................................................................... 15
Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives -91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) ....................................................... 18
AP-35 Projects-91.420, 91.220(d) ......................................................................................................... 20
AP-38 Project Summary ........................................................................................................................... 21
AP-50 Geographic Distribution -91.420, 91.220(f) ............................................................................. 27
Affordable Housing
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing .................................................................................................... 28
AP-85 Other Actions -91.420, 91.220(k) .............................................................................................. 30
Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements -91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4) ................................................... 33
Appendix A
Summary of Citizen Participation
Appendix B
Fair Housing Action Plan
Appendix C
SF-424 and Certifications
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Executive Summary
AP-OS Executive Summary -91.200(c), 91.220(b)
I 1. Introduction
Carlsbad occupies approximately 39 square miles of rolling hills, beaches and bluffs along the
northern coast of San Diego County. The city is located about 30 miles north of San Diego and
about 90 miles south of Los Angeles. In addition to the Pacific Ocean coastline along its western
boundary, the communities surrounding Carlsbad include the city of Oceanside to the north,
the city of Encinitas to the south, and the cities of Vista and San Marcos and unincorporated
areas of San Diego County to the east.
This Action Plan outlines Carlsbad's planned uses of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017. The Action Plan describes the following: resources
available, activities to be undertaken during FY 2016-2017 and their relation to the five year
strategic plan, other actions to address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special
needs, as well as provides Carlsbad's Monitoring Plan.
• Resources available
• Activities to be undertaken during FY 2016-2017 and their relation to the five year
strategic plan
• Other actions to address affordable housing, homelessness, and other special needs
• Monitoring Plan
The City of Carlsbad participates in the HOME program under the County of San Diego. HOME
funds are being administered directly by the County of San Diego Housing and Community
Development Department. Homebuyer assistance is available to Carlsbad residents via County's
HOME-funded Downpayment and Closing Cost Program.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This Annual Plan (AP) incorporates outcome measures for activities in accordance with the
Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which require the following Performance
Measure Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity funded:
General Objective Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
• Decent Housing (SH)
• A Suitable Living Environment (SL)
• Economic Opportunity (EO) General
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Outcome Categories-activities will meet one of the following:
• Availability/Accessibility (1)
• Affordability (2)
• Sustainability (3)
The City of Carlsbad has a range of housing and community development needs. CDBG funds
alone are not adequate to address the various needs identified during the public outreach
process and summarized in the Needs Assessment of Carlsbad's Consolidated Plan (CP) FY
2015-2019. Recognizing the national objectives of these funding programs and specific program
regulations, the city intends to use these funds to coordinate programs, services, and projects
to create a decent and suitable living environment to benefit low-and moderate-income
households and those with special needs. Needs which have been determined to be a High
Priority level will receiving funding during this AP. Needs with a Low Priority may be funded
based on the availability of funds. The priorities for the FY 2015-2019 CP established in
consultation with residents and community groups are:
High Priority:
• Increase the supply of affordable housing units
• Provide supportive services for the homelessness, lower-income residents, and persons
with special needs
• Improve and provide facilities to serve lower income persons
• Provide fair housing services to residents
• Planning and administration
Low Priority:
• Conserve and rehabilitate the existing housing stock
The priorities identified above specifically address the use of CDBG funds. The city no longer
receives its specific allocation of HOME funds from the County of San Diego. The city facilitates
the development of new affordable housing primarily through its lnclusionary Housing
Program, which is locally funded, and its' Housing Reserve Fund. The Carlsbad Housing Agency
also administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program for low income tenants.
I 3. Evaluation of past performance
In the past, as a participant of the County's HOME Consortium, the City of Carlsbad would
receive a small allocation of HOME funds for the city's affordable housing activities. However,
since 2014, the significant reductions in HOME funds necessitated the County to restructure its
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HOME program to more efficiently expend the limited funds. The city no longer receives its
specific allocation of HOME funds from the County. City residents will continue to be eligible to
apply for the HOME-funded Downpayment and Closing Costs program via the a new program
that began in September of 2014 through a partnership between County of San Diego and the
San Diego County Housing Commission.
During the 1<:Jst five years, the city utilized HOME and other funding to assist in the development
of affordable housing. The city provided a total of $3,750,000 in the form of residual receipts
loans from the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside
Fund. In 2009, the city assisted San Diego Habitat for Humanity with the development of six
condominium units (Roosevelt Garden) for lower-income families. The city also provided
financial assistance to Meta Housing Corporation for the Tavarua Senior Apartments, a SO-unit
apartment community completed in 2013. Ten of the 50 units are designated for qualifying
older adults with mental illness eligible for supportive services under the Mental Health
Services Act (MHSA) program. This program is part of a larger regional supportive housing
initiative by the County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services Division (BHS) to link
homeless or at risk of homelessness individuals with mental illness to permanent housing and
social services.
The city also provided HOME funds in 2012 to Solutions for Change to assist in the acquisition
of Vista Terrace Apartments in the City of Vista to serve as a regional resource for homeless
families with children from the region who are graduating from their program which helps the
families become stable members of the community and provide them with homes. One unit in
Vista Terrace was converted to a community room for residents of the apartments. In 2014, the
city provided an additional $454,000 to Solutions for Change in order to assist the agency with
the acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex to be used for graduates of the Solutions
University for homeless families.
During the previous Consolidated Plan period, the city assisted over 9,000 homeless persons or
persons at-risk of homelessness (duplicated counts) with temporary shelter and supportive
services. An additional 3,600 lower-income persons or persons with special needs were assisted
through a variety of public service programs, including the North County Health Services
Immunization and Health Screening Program, after school programs, and meal or food delivery
programs.
In addition, a total of six projects to improve community facilities have been completed since
2010, including the Casa de Amparo Twin Oaks facility, Catholic Charities La Posada de
Guadalupe Men's Shelter, North County Health Services Health Care Center, and Hospice ofthe
North Coast Hospice House. In 2013, the city provided funds for the development of a
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pedestrian railway crossing at Chestnut Avenue to benefit the lower-income residents in that
neighborhood. Funding was also allocated for a lighting assessment study in the city's Barrio
area to improve lighting and public safety.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Citizen participation is one of the key components of the CP and AP process. To solicit public
input during the development of the CP, the City of Carlsbad conducted a community workshop
with residents, local housing and services providers, as well as community stakeholders. A
Housing and Community Development Needs Survey was also administered.
Community Workshop: To set priorities for the CP, the city held one workshop to solicit input
on needs during the development ofthis CP. The workshop was held at the Carlsbad Senior
Center on December 4, 2014 from 6:00-7:30 PM.
Housing and Community Development Needs Survey: With reference to the CP, the Survey
was made available both on-line and in hard copy form. A total of 162 responses were
received. Outreach for the Community/Stakeholder workshops and the Housing and
Community Needs Development Survey included:
• Notice posted on city website
• Notice posted at Carlsbad City Hall
• Email blast to residents and agencies on the city's contact list
• Flyers advertising the Community Workshop and Survey were distributed to 150 service
providers and agencies
• Advertisement published in the San Diego Union Tribune (English and Spanish).
Public Hearing: For 2016-2017, a public notice for a public hearing was published on March 8,
2016 regarding the review of funding recommendations and beneficiaries held on March 22,
2016. A second Public Hearing was held for the adoption of the 2016-2017 AP on May 3, 2016
in the Carlsbad Council Chamber. A public notice for the hearing was published on April 1,
2016.
For the 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment, a public notice for a public hearing was published
on July 8, 2016 regarding the review of the Amendment and recommendations for the City
Council to consider on August 23, 2016 to be held at the Carlsbad City Council Chamber.
Public Review of Draft Documents: A 30-day public review, noticed on April 1, 2016, was held
from April 1, 2016 through May 3, 2016: Copies of the Draft AP were made available for the
public at the following locations:
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• City website
• Carlsbad City Hall
The Draft AP Amendment was made available to the public for consideration and review on July
8, 2016. Copies of the Draft AP Amendment were made available for the public at the following
locations:
• City website, www.carlsbadca.gov
• Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
All final CP, amendments, annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five
years at the Carlsbad City Hall.
[ 5. Summary of public comments
A summary of the public comments is provided in Appendix A.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments were received.
[ 1. Summary
The City of Carlsbad has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all
segments of the community that may benefit from the CDBG program.
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PR-OS Lec1d & Responsible Agencies -91.200(b)
I 1, Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of
each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/ Agency
CDBG Administrator Carlsbad, CA Department of Housing & Neighborhood
Services
Table 1-Responsible Agencies
I Narrative
The Consolidated Plan for the City of Carlsbad was prepared in collaboration with the San Diego County HOME Consortium. The City
of Carlsbad participates in the HOME program under the County of San Diego. HOME funds are being administered directly by the
County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Department. Homebuyer assistance is available to Carlsbad residents via
the County's HOME-funded Downpayment and Closing Cost Program.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Courtney Pene
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-434-2812
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AP-10 Consultation -91.100, 91.200{b), 91.215{1)
[ 1. Introduction
As part of the development of this AP, the City conducted an outreach program to consult and
coordinate nonprofit agencies, affordable housing providers, and government agencies regarding the
needs of the low-and moderate-income community. The outreach program has been summarized in
the Executive Summary and Citizen Participation sections of this AP.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction1s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1)).
The City of Carlsbad serves as the city's public housing agency whereby the Section 8 Rental
Assistance Program is implemented and administered daily. The city actively participates in a
variety of coalitions made up of affordable housing and community development coordinators
from all 18 incorporated cities and various nonprofit organizations in the San Diego region.
These strong partnerships result coordination of activities, sharing of information, and jointer
operation of specific HUD programs. These coalitions include: CDBG Coordinators Group;
County of San Diego HOME Consortium; Regional Continuum of Care Council; California Finance
Officers' Group; California Association of Housing Authorities; National Association of Housing
Redevelopment Officials; Housing Authorities within the County of San Diego; participating
cities in the First-Time Homebuyer Program; and notably, the city engages and contributes as a
member of the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (www.sdfairhousing.org). Also
included is the San Diego Housing Federation, made up of affordable housing organizations and
lenders that sponsor programs and activities in partnership with the County of San Diego and
cities in the region.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City of Carlsbad is an active member of the San Diego Regional Continuum of Care Council
(RCCC) which is a large cooperative community group consisting of representatives of the 18
cities within the County of San Diego, nonprofit homeless providers and other interested
parties. The RCCC regularly meets to identify gaps in homeless services, establish funding
priorities, and to pursue an overall systemic approach to addressing homelessness. The RCCC
makes recommendations for allocation of funds available under the Emergency Shelter Grants
(ESG) program. The representatives seek ways to improve collaboration and share scarce
resources. The consensus approach from service providers is to emphasize prevention of
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homelessness first, then transitional housing and support services for individuals and families,
and finally support for chronically homeless individuals. Facilities in proximity to Carlsbad
serving this population include the Brother Benno Foundation providing transitional housing for
men in recovery from substance abuse, the Women's Resource Center which provides
emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, Catholic Charities' La Posada de
Guadalupe men's shelter which targets homeless men, Community Resource Center which
provides emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, and Casa de Amparo which
provides targeted support for children and youth who have been removed from their homes by
Child Protective Services.
During 2015, the city actively participated alongside both nonprofit and for profit agencies in
the 25 Cities initiative aimed to end veteran homelessness. The city contributed 10 unique
Section 8 Rental Assistance vouchers to aid in the effort.
Describe consultation with the Continuum{s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Carlsbad does not receive ESG funds from HUD.
The Regional Continuum of Care Consortium (RCCC) coordinates efforts to address homeless in
the San Diego region and is the HUD designated Continuum of Care (CoC) for the region. The
RCCC manages the application for, receipt and distribution of federal and other grant funds,
including the Homeless Super NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability).
The Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) was selected by the RCCC to manage the
region's homeless management information system (HMIS). This system coordinates the
region's AHAR efforts and is working to combine data from multiple consortium area systems
into one data warehouse. The HMIS produces quarterly and annual reports that assist in
monitoring key indicators to assess needs and progress on strategic goals pertaining to
homelessness. In 2010, a Data Advisory Committee was created to provide community-based
oversight, system evaluation, and comprehensive HMIS planning.
Carlsbad does not receive any dedicated homeless assistance funding as a result of the Super
NOFA or the RCCC activities. However, annually the city uses a portion of its CDBG Public
Service Dollars to assist agencies that serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming
homeless.
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2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
Reference AP-10
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Table 2 -Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City of Carlsbad consulted with agencies that provide services to Carlsbad residents.
I Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
Continuum of Care
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
City of Carlsbad General Plan Update
City of Carlsbad Housing Element
I Narrative
See discussion above.
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Lead Organization
Regional Continuum of Care Alliance
Regional Continuum of Care Alliance
City of Carlsbad
City of Carlsbad
Table 3 -Other local I regional I federal planning efforts
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How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
The city's homeless needs are addressed by
the CoC Strategy.
The city's homeless needs are addressed by
the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Aligns with the strategic plan goal of
improving the quality of life for the city's low-
and moderate-income community.
Aligns with the strategic plan goal of
continuing to create affordable housing units.
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AP-12 Participation -91.401, 91.105, 91.200{c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Citizen participation is one of the most important components of the CP process. To solicit public input during the development of
this CP, the City of Carlsbad held a Community Workshop for residents, local housing and services providers, as well as community
stakeholders. A Housing and Community Development Needs Survey was also administered, in both English and Spanish, to
members of the community. For this survey, residents could access the survey via the city's website (www.carlsbadca.gov), paper
copies of the survey were also made available at the Carlsbad Senior Center (799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008), also press
releases and socia.l media (Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor) were utilized to request community feedback. A total of 162 responses
were received. A Public Hearing before the City Council was also held on April 7, 2015. A public notice for the hearing was published
on April 3, 2015. A second Public Hearing was held for the adoption of the Consolidated Plan on May 5, 2015. A 30-day public
review of the CP was held from April 4, 2015 through May 4, 2015. A public notice for the hearing and public review period was
published on April 4, 2015. The final CP, amendments, Annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five yea rs
at Carlsbad City Hall.
For the FY 2016-2017 Action Plan, two Public Hearings were held which enabled the citizenry to participate. The first public hearing
was held on March 22 and the send on May 3. At the public hearing held on May 3, the City Council approved the 2016-2017 Action
Plan and approved for final submission to HUD.
For the 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment, the public was invited to the Carlsbad City Council's Public Hearing to participate on
Tuesday, August 23, 2016. At the Public Hearing, the City Council will determine the draft's recommendations and approve prior to
the final submission to HUD.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Mode of Target of
Order Outreach Outreach
1 Public hearing Citizenry, Non-
(December 1, targeted/broad
2015) community/
public service
providers
2 Public hearing Citizenry, Non-
(March 22, 2016) targeted/broad
community/
public service
providers
3 Public hearing Citizenry, Non-
(May 3, 2016) ·targeted/broad
community/
public service
providers
4 Public hearing Citizenry, Non-
(August 23, 2016) targeted/broad
community/
public service
prodiders
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Summary of Summary of
response/ comments
attendance received
The City Council was No comments
receptive to the were made.
staff presentation
and approved the
release of the 2016-
2017 NOFA.
The City Council was Reference AD-26
pleased with the Citizen
funding participation
recommendations
and thanked the
service providers for
their interest.
The City Council was Reference AD-26
accepted the Citizen
funding participation
recommendations
and approved the
2016-2017 Action
Plan to be
submitted to HUD.
The City Council will TBD
consider the
recommendations
of the 2016-2017 AP
Amendment.
Table 4 - Citizen Participation Outreach
Annual Action Plan
2016
Summary of URL {If applicable)
comments not
accepted
and reasons
n/a www.carlsbadca.gov
All comments www.carlsbadca.gov
were accepted.
All comments www.carlsbadca .gov
were accepted.
TBD www.carlsbadca.gov
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources -91.420{b}, 91.220{c) {1, 2)
I Introduction
A number of housing and community development resources are currently available in the city. Those resources include:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• HOME funds (via a new program that began in September of 2014 through a partnership between the County of San Diego
• and the San Diego County Housing Commission)
• General Funds
• HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program (through the Carlsbad Housing Authority)
• State Housing and Community Development (HCD) funds
• State transportation funds
• Carlsbad Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Carlsbad Housing Reserve Fund
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds
of
Funds
CDBG Federal -CDBG program
planning and
administration
-Housing
-Public Facilities &
Infrastructure
Improvements
-Public Services
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Expected Amount Available Year 1
Annual Program Prior Year Total:
Allocation: Income: Resources: $
$ $ $
517,929 0 0 517,929
Table 5 -Expected Resources -Priority Table
Annual Action Plan
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Expected Narrative Description
Amount
Available
Reminder
of
Con Plan
$
Funding will be utilized to benefit
public services which provide basic
needs such as food, shelter, health and
welfare to Carlsbad residents.
Public Facilities dollars will fund ADA
improvements and enhancements to
facilities throughout the city.
Fair housing services to be provided by
CSA San Diego County.
Any undesignated funds received
throughout 2016-2017 will be allocated
TBD towards ADA improvements citywide.
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The city's goal is to leverage federal, state, and local funds to maximize the number of households that can be assisted. The city may
use local Housing Trust Funds to further affordable housing goals whenever a match, grant, or loan is necessary and appropriate to
ensure the financial feasibility of a project.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
The City of Carlsbad worked towards meeting its affordable housing objectives by allocating CDBG funds in previous years to
Solutions for Change for the planned acquisition of a 16-unit apartment complex in Carlsbad for graduates of the Solutions
University for homeless families. Prior year CDBG funds were also used to assist in the acquisition of a health care center in the City
that continues to provide services to low-income residents. No other publicly owned land or property is anticipated to be used to
address needs identified in this plan.
I Discussion
Section 8 Rental Assistance
The Carlsbad Housing Agency administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance program for Carlsbad residents. Staff anticipates the total
expenditure for the 2016-2017 program to total $6,215,557. The program provides rent subsidy payments for very low-income
households in privately owned rental housing units. In 2015, 545 families were assisted with Section 8 Rental Assistance funds.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives -91.420, 91.220(c}{3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort Order Goal Name Start End
Year Year
1 Affordable 2016 2017
Housing
2 Improve Facilities 2016 2017
3 Supportive 2016 2017
Services
4 Fair Housing 2016 2017
5 Planning and 2016 2017
Administration
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name
Goal Description
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Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Area Addressed
Affordable Citywide Affordable CDBG Participate in the acquisition of
Housing Housing $168,326 property for low/moderate
income housing.
Non-Housing Citywide Improve CDBG Public facility or infrastructure
Community Facilities $168,329 activities other than
Development low/moderate income housing
benefit: 16 persons assisted
Homeless Citywide Supportive CDBG Public service activities other than
Non-Homeless Services $77,689 low/moderate income housing
Special Needs benefit: 2,800 persons assisted
Non-Homeless Citywide Fair Housing CDBG Public service activities other than
Special Needs $15,000 low/moderate income housing
benefit: 90 persons assisted
Administration Citywide Planning and CDBG Successfully implement and
Administration $88,585 administer the program.
Table 6 -Goals Summary
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
For 2016-2017, the City of Carlsbad will strongly support the development of
affordable housing in Carlsbad through the participation in the acquisition of
property for low/moderate income housing for residents.
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2 Goal Name
Goal Description
3 Goal Name
Goal Description
4 Goal Name
Goal Description
5 Goal Name
Goal Description
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IMPROVE FACILITIES
For 2016-2017, CDBG funds will be used to support public improvements projects
related to the City of Carlsbad ADA Transition Plan. These improvements are
targeted to aid the physically challenged residents of Carlsbad. As a result of the
property acquisition, an improvement in facilities will also be made available by
providing a wraparound service center for all low income residents.
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
For 2016-2017, CDBG funds will be used to support senior services (such as senior
meal delivery and emergency food boxes) and services that benefit primarily low
and moderate income households (such as: homeless prevention services and
alternatives to domestic violence).
FAIR HOUSING
For 2016-2017, CDBG funds will be used to support fair housing services to be
provided by CSA San Diego County.
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
For 2016-2017, CDBG funds will be used to successfully implement, execute, and
administer the CDBG program.
Table 7 -Goal Descriptions
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AP-35 Projects -91.420, 91.220(d)
I Introduction
For FY 2016-2017, the City of Carlsbad is projected to receive $517,929 in CDBG funding. Should
Congress choose to adjust the city's allocation, the percentage increase or decrease in funding
will be allocated to the AP's Public Facilities project for ADA improvements. To complement the
city's efforts, any Program Income received during the FY 2016-2017 AP will be redirected
towards projects identified in the ADA Transition Plan and achieving compliance. The total
projects listed in the table equal $517,929. In addition to the annual entitlement, the City of
Carlsbad has chosen to expend an additional $600,000 of unallocated and unencumbered funds
to comply with the federal expenditure regulations. Total expenditures for 2016-2017 will total
approximately $1,117,929.
I Projects
# Project Name CDBG
Funding
Amount
1 Basic Needs for Low Income and Homeless Persons (Brother Benno) $15,000
2 La Posada de Guadalupe, homeless shelter (Catholic Charities) $20,000
3 Homeless Prevention and Intervention Services (Community Resource Center) $12,689
4 Food Delivery Service to Carlsbad Seniors {Meals On Wheels Great San Diego) $10,000
~ 1SeRieF eFReFgeRE'J' Meal Be~Ees {+l=le ARgel's Qe13et) $1:Q,QQQ
eS Alternatives to Abuse Domestic Violence Shelter {Women's Resource Center) $20,000
+6 ADA Improvements to Public Infrastructure and Facilities {City of Carlsbad) $168,329
g 7 Carlsbad Housing Reserve Fund (City of Carlsbad) $168,326
,98 Fair Housing Program {CSA San Diego County) $15,000
±09 Planning and Administration (City of Carlsbad) $88,585
10 Property Acquisition {Interfaith Community Services) $600,000
TOTAL $1,117,929
Table 8 -Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City of Carlsbad is limited in its ability to meet all of the housing needs of lower income
households. However, a sincere effort will be made to combine various city resources to meet
as much of the need as financially feasible within the Action Plan time period, as well as the
overall needs identified in the FY 2015-19 Consolidated Plan.
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AP-38 Project Summary
I Project Summary Information
1 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
2 Project Name
Target Area
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Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
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Basic Needs for Low Income and Homeless Persons (Brother Benno)
Citywide
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $15,000
Brother Benno serves the poor and neediest in North County San Diego, including Carlsbad residents.
The agency operates two shelters for women, a twelve step residential recovery program for men, a hot
meal and food distribution program, and a rental assistance program.
6/30/2017
An estimated 248 Carlsbad residents are expected to benefit from this proposed activity.
Brother Benno is conveniently located two miles from Carlsbad, with easy walking distance to
public transportation. Physical address is 3260 Production Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058
The proposed program will provide a number of services including hot meals, food packs, rental
assistance, funds for prescription medications, internet access, mail and telephone services, hot
showers, clothing for the family, and haircuts.
La Posada de Guadalupe (Catholic Charities)
Citywide
Supportive Servi.ces
Supportive Services
CDBG: $20,000
La Posada de Guadalupe is a 7-day, 24-hour alcohol-and drug-free facility in the City of Carlsbad. The
program is designed to provide services for homeless men in San Diego County.
6/30/2017
An estimated 122 Carlsbad residents are expected to benefit from this proposed program.
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Location Description
Planned Activities
3 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
-
4 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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The facility is located within the City of Carlsbad. It is adjacent to the Carlsbad Safely Center and is
near the Carlsbad Hiring Center (focus on day labor employment) at El Camino Real and Palomar Airport
Rd. Physical address is: 2476 Impala Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010
Funds will be used to provide a safe, sanitary, drug and alcohol free housing environment for
homeless men and employed farm workers. Through case management and support services, residents
will be assisted with obtaining employment, finding permanent housing, accessing health services and
achieving social adaptation.
Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Services (Community Resource Center)
Citywide
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $1Q,QQQ $12,689
Community Resource Center enables low-income Carlsbad families to acquire permanent housing and
establish a path to self-sufficiency, thereby reducing the number of homeless individuals and families in
the community.
6/30/2017
An estimated 1,680 Carlsbad residents are expected to benefit from this proposed activity.
Located in the City of Encinitas, Carlsbad residents can seek assistance and also shelter. Physical address
is 650 2nd Street Encinitas, CA 92054.
Funds will be used to provide a wide range of supportive services including: homeless prevention,
domestic violence shelter, counseling, and assistance with permanent housing.
Meal delivery service {Meals-on-Wheels)
Citywide
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG : $10,000
Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, lnc.'s {MOWGSD) primary mission is to support the independence
and well-being of seniors by providing the delivery of affordable, fresh meals to homebound seniors
throughout San Diego County.
6/30/2017
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
.s Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
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65 Project Name
Target Area
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Funding
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An estimated 40 lower-and moderate-income homebound seniors are expected to benefit from this
proposed activity.
Residents citywide will benefit from this delivery service. Physical address of Meals-On-Wheels of
Greater San Diego is 2254 San Diego Avenue #200 San Diego, CA 92110.
MOWGSD delivers fresh meals to homebound seniors for everyday of the week (Sunday meals delivered
on Saturday), including holidays. Along with meal delivery, · MOWGSD volunteers conduct regular
wellness checks, provide daily support and social activity, and make referrals to other providers when
necessary.
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Alternatives to Abuse Domestic Violence Shelter (Women's Resource Center)
Citywide
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG : $±2,689 $20,000
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Description
Target Date
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
location Description
Planned Activities
+6 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
location Description
Planned Activities
8-7 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
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Women's Resource Center's purpose is to address the needs of persons experiencing family violence in
order to impact the incidence and effect of such violence. Since its inception, the Center has been
dedicated to enhancing the lives of families by assisting persons in crisis develop their own self-help
skills.
6/30/2017
An estimated 32 Carlsbad residents are expected to benefit from this proposed activity.
Residents citywide will be able to turn to this organization for assistance. Physical address is:
1963 Apple Street Oceanside, CA 92054
Funds will be used to provide shelter services for women and children who are victims in need of safe,
emergency housing.
ADA Improvements to Public Infrastructure and Facilities
Citywide
Improve Facilities
Improve Facilities
CDBG: $168,329
Execute ADA improvements and implement enhancements throughout the Barrio Area of Carlsbad. The
goal is to provide improved accessibility for all individuals and is a priority project.
6/30/2017
This program will benefit the 8,258 persons with disabilities in the City of Carlsbad.
Barrio Area of Carlsbad (west of Interstate 5, north of Tamarack Avenue, south of Buena Vista Lagoon)
Improvements include the installation of pedestrian ramps, truncated domes, and raised sidewalks are
some of the improvements to be made to create a more accessible community.
Carlsbad Housing Reserve Fund
Citywide
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
CDBG: $168,326
The City of Carlsbad has established a Housing Reserve Fund for the purpose of developing affordable
housing for lower-income households.
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Target Date
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type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities?
Location description
Planned activities
98 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
-1G Project Name
9 Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
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6/30/2017
Yet to be determined.
Citywide opportunity as arises.
A specific project has yet to be identified however funds may be used for identifying and/or a·cquiring
properties for new affordable housing opportunities in the city.
Fair Housing Program (Center for Social Advocacy)
Citywide
Supportive Services
Supportive Services
CDBG: $15,000
Carlsbad contracts with CSA San Diego County to provide fair housing services in the City. CSA promotes
housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, family size, marital status,
ancestry, national origin, color, or disability.
6/30/2017
An estimated 90 persons are expected to benefit from this proposed activity.
Citywide service.
Funds will be used to provide fair housing services.
Planning and Administration
Citywide
Planning and Administration
Planning and Administration
CDBG: $88,585
The Carlsbad Housing & Neighborhood Services Department is responsible for administering the city's
CDBG-funded programs.
6/30/2017
All residents citywide.
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Location Description
Planned Activities
10 Project Name
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
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of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
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1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
Up to 20 percent of CDBG funds will be used to support the general administration of CDBG-funded
programs by the Carlsbad Housing and Neighborhood Services Department.
Property acquisition {Interfaith Community Services)
Citywide
Improve Facilities
Improve Facilities; wrap around services for low income households
CDBG: $600,000
Property acquisition of a vacant commercial building by Interfaith Community Services.
12/31/2016
All low income residents.
5731 Palmer Way, Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Utilization of funds will be for property acquisition of a vacant commercial building for the purposes of
a wraparound service center for low income residents; service center to be operated by Interfaith
Community Services; services at this center will include a hiring center.
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AP-SO Geographic Distribution -91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority
concentration) where assistance will be directed.
Through the city's lnclusionary Housing program, the city intends to develop lower-income affordable
housing units throughout Carlsbad, thereby reducing the impact of housing on any one area. City staff
will be responsible for initiating or facilitating the development this housing through agreements with
local for-profit and non-profit housing developers (including agreements to provide city assistance) and
through managing/monitoring the affordability of these housing units in future years. City resources for
the provision, construction, or improvements to public services or facilities to meet the community
development needs will also be distributed throughout the city. Carlsbad will consider the allocation of
resources to public service organizations located outside ofthe city limits in those instances where such
public services provide adequate access to Carlsbad residents.
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
While the city has identified a number of priority strategies and implementing programs in the FY 2015-
2019 Consolidated Plan, given limited resources, the city may not pursue each program every fiscal
year. Priorities for allocation are a result of various community outreach efforts and consultation
meetings and recommendations by city staff and the Carlsbad City Council.
I Discussion
See discussions above.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing
I Introduction
The City of Carlsbad works to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impacts of efforts
to protect public health and safety by taking actions to reduce the costs or provide financial incentives
to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable housing.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances,
building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential
investment.
The City of Carlsbad works diligently to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impacts
of efforts to protect public health and safety by taking actions to reduce the costs or provide off-setting
financial incentives to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable housing. The following
measures may be taken to alleviate the barriers to affordable housing:
• Apply for State and federal funding to provide gap financing for affordable housing production
and rehabilitation of existing affordable housing stock.
• Continue to support applications for Tax Exempt Bond financing from the California Debt Limit
Allocation Committee.
• Continue to support applications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the California Tax
Credit Allocation Committee.
• Continue to streamline the environmental review process for housing developments, using
available state categorical exemptions and federal categorical exclusions, when applicable. Also,
send staff to CEQA and NEPA trainings as needed to gain expertise in the preparation of
environmental review documents.
• Continue to improve the permit processing and planning approval processes to minimize delay
in housing development in general and in particular affordable housing development.
• Continue providing rehabilitation assistance and homeownership assistance, and to assist in the
construction and preservation of affordable housing.
• Encourage public participation when a proposed project is being considered for approval.
• Implement policies and strategies identified in Carlsbad's 2013-2021 Housing Element.
Housing affordability is affected by numerous factors in both the private and public sectors. With the
dissolution of redevelopment in California, the City of Carlsbad has lost its most powerful tool and
funding mechanism to provide affordable housing in the community. Funding at the State and Federal
levels has also continued to experience significant cuts. With reduced funding and increased housing
costs, the city faces significant challenges in providing affordable and decent housing opportunities for
its lower and moderate income residents, especially with extremely low incomes. Actions by the city can
have a significant impact on the price and availability of housing in Carlsbad. Lack of affordable housing
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funds, land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs
intended to improve the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to affordable housing
development. These governmental constraints can limit the operations of the public, private, and
nonprofit sectors, making it challenging to meet the demand for affordable housing and ever dwindling
supply in the region.
Discussion
See discussion above.
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AP-85 Other Actions -91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
Priority Needs established in the FY 2015-2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the
basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2016-2017 One-Year Action Plan, are as
follows:
High Priority
• Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing Units
• Provide Supportive Services for the Homeless, Lower-Income Residents, and Persons
with Special Needs
• Improve and Provide Facilities to Serve Lower-Income Persons
• Provide Fair Housing Services to Residents
• Planning and Administration
Low Priority
• Conserve and Rehabilitate the Existing Housing Stock
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Limited financial resources are the biggest obstacle to meeting underserved needs in Carlsbad. The city's
policy is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of funds available in providing public
services and affordable housing. The city supports the use of CDBG and Housing Trust funds for
development activities and "gap financing" by private and non-profit entities in their efforts to develop
affordable housing.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
In order to foster and maintain affordable housing for lower income households, the city will use CDBG
funds to assist with the development of affordable multi-family housing. The city also fosters
development of affordable housing through implementation of its lnclusionary Housing Ordinance,
which requires that 15 percent of all housing units constructed in city be affordable to lower and
moderate income households. For projects proposing seven units or less, a fee is collected and
deposited into the city's Housing Trust Fund to be used to foster and maintain affordable housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of
childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires jurisdictions to
focus on implementing practical changes in older housing to protect children from lead hazards. The city
has identified two primary strategies to reduce lead-based paint hazards in Carlsbad to be carried out
during the FY 2015-2019 CP period.
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Strategy 1: Integrate lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities into all housing programs.
Currently, many federal programs have requirements for evaluating and reducing lead hazards. For
those State and local housing and community development programs, the city will pursue the following
activities to evaluate and reduce lead hazards:
• Require inspection for and abatement of lead-based paint hazards as a requirement of all
residential rehabilitation programs when children under the age of seven reside in the dwelling
unit and have been identified with elevated blood levels;
• Include lead-based paint hazard abatement as an eligible activity for funding under the city's
CDBG program and include minimum lead-based paint abatement requirements to housing
quality standards which must be met; and
• Provide all eligible applicants of housing programs, with information regarding lead-based paint.
Strategy 2: Support the development of comprehensive health programs for the screening of children
for lead Poisoning and a follow-up on those identified as lead poisoned. In accordance with Center for
Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, all children found to have elevated blood levels (above 20 micrograms
per deciliter) should both be provided with public health management services and be tested every
three months. The County of San Diego's Department of Health Services currently provides this service.
The city encourages the abatement of lead-based paint hazards once a child under the age of seven is
identified as having elevated blood levels. CDBG funds may be used to help the city or other
organizations in developing a comprehensive approach to lead-poisoning prevention.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The city currently has various programs and policies in place to help reduce the number of households
with incomes below the poverty line. These policies and programs aim to improve coordination and
collaboration among city departments; and nonprofit agencies which provide health and social services,
employment training, legal assistance, and other support services for low income persons. The city will
pursue the following programs during FY 2016-17 to reduce poverty in Carlsbad:
1. lnclusionary Housing Ordinance
2. Housing Reserve Fund
3. Affordable Housing Trust Fund
4. Section 8 Vouchers
5. Village Revitalization Partnership Program
6. Economic Development Strategic Plan
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
There are many organizations within the County of San Diego that provide housing or supportive
services to Carlsbad residents. These agencies tend to be smaller organizations with many using
volunteers. The city will continue to encourage greater efforts to make use of available housing, social
service and mental and other health care resources. The city can also help strengthen the housing and
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service delivery system by helping to educate such organizations and agencies regarding the resources
that are available.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The city proposes to strengthen, coordinate and integrate the governmental institutions, non-profit and
private delivery systems discussed in the FY 2015-19 CP and FY 2016-17 Action Plan through on-going
"strategy and development" meetings between city staff, private developers, non-profit organizations
and various financial institutions. Through these meetings, the city will continue to identify the
constraints to affordable housing and develop/implement programs to mitigate them. The key to
successful development of affordable housing for lower-income households in Carlsbad is
communication, flexibility, and adequate funding. The city will communicate openly with private
developers and service providers as well as make every effort to maintain the flexibility in policies
and/or ordinances necessary to create public/private housing development partnerships.
I Discussion
See discussions above.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements -91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
I Introduction
The following describes other program-specific requirements.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG}
I Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before
the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be
used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the grantee's strategic plan
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income
I Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall benefit-a consecutive period
of one, two, or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall
benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
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Beginning with this Action Plan and going forward, any undesignated funds received will be reallocated
to benefit the ongoing efforts to improve the City of Carlsbad's ADA enhancements that align with the
approved ADA Transition Plan.
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I APPENDIXA
Summary of Citizen Participation
2016-2017 Action Plan
The public was invited to provide comment during a Public Hearing held on December 1, 2015 regarding
the 2016-2017 Funding Plan and the release of the 2016-2017 NOFA. No comments were filed or
received at this Public Hearing.
The public was invited to provide comment during a Public Hearing held on March 22, 2016 to receive
the 2016-2017 funding recommendations. The city accepted public comment from the following
individuals:
• Paula McKinney, Community Resource Center
Comments: Expressing gratitude for the Council for previous support and encouraging the
proposed 2016-2017 funding proposals.
• Joaquin Blas, Catholic Charities/La Posada de Guadalupe
Comments: Expressing gratitude for the Council for previous support and encouraging the
proposed 2016-2017 funding proposals.
• Raymond Kitlas, The Angel's Depot
Comments: Expressing gratitude for the Council for previous support and encouraging the
proposed 2016-2017 funding proposals.
• Heidi Kone, Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego
Comments: Expressing gratitude for the Council for previous support and encouraging the
proposed 2016-2017 funding proposals.
Notice for the 2016-2017 Action Plan was released to the public on April 1, 2016. Public notice was
published via:
• San Diego Union Tribune
• City of Carlsbad, City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, CA 92008
• City of Carlsbad, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, CA
92008
• City website, www.carlsbadca.gov
Full copies of the 2016-2017 Action Plan was made available for public review at the following locations:
• City of Carlsbad, City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, CA 92008
• City of Carlsbad, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, CA
92008
• City website, www.carlsbadca.gov
The public was also invited to provide comment during a Public Hearing on Mary 3, 2016 prior to final
adoption of the 2016-2017 Action Plan. The city accepted public comment from the following:
• Socorro Anderson, resident
Comments: Thanked Council for the continued support of Catholic Charities and for approving
the future ADA enhancements in the Barrio Area.
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No written comments were submitted via mail or electronic mail during the comment period.
2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment, I
The public was invited to provide comment during a Public Hearing held on August 23, 2016 regarding
the 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment. No public comments were received prior to this Public Hearing;
any comments received at the public hearing will be incorporated into this Amendment.
Notice for the 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment, I was released to the public on July 8, 2016. Public
notice was published via:
• San Diego Union Tribune
• City of Carlsbad, City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, CA 92008
• City of Carlsbad, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, CA
92008
• City website, www.carlsbadca.gov
Full copies of the 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment, I was made available for public review at the
following locations:
• City of Carlsbad, City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, CA 92008
• City of Carlsbad, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, CA
92008
• City website, www.carlsbadca.gov
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I APPENDIX B
Carlsbad Fair Housing Action Plan
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I APPENDIX(
SF-424 and Certifications
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public
hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, to accept public comments on the needs of lower income people
in Carlsbad for development of the city's CDBG Program's 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment.
The City of Carlsbad has approximately $600,000 available for allocation to eligible CDBG
projects.
The City of Carlsbad is committed to using CDBG funds to finance projects/services that provide
direct benefit to lower income residents. To develop a CDBG program that meets the needs of
the low and moderate-income population, the City of Carlsbad requests assistance from
members of the community. Resident participation is critical to the success of the Carlsbad
CDBG program. Therefore, the city invites all community members to consider the needs of
lower income people within Carlsbad, to attend the public meetings, and to provide comments
on the housing and community development needs of lower-income people as part of the
development of Carlsbad's CDBG program.
The draft 2016-2017 Annual Plan Amendment will be available for public review beginning on
Friday, July 8, 2016, at the Housing & Neighborhood Services Department located at Carlsbad
City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, the City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, and
also available on the City's website at www.carlsbadca.gov.
All interested persons are encouraged to submit written comments on the draft 2015-2016
Amendment on, or before, the Tuesday, August 23, 2016, public hearing to the Housing and
Neighborhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or to
Courtney Pene, Management Analyst (Contact information: Phone-760-434-2010 or email-
courtney.pene@carlsbadca.gov)
CASE NAME: 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program
PUBLISH: Friday, July 8, 2016
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
Courtney Pene
August 23, 2016
Community Development
Block Grant Program
CDBG Program
•To help serve the needs of lower income persons
•To assist in the development of viable communities
•FY 2016-2017
•Fully funded federal program
2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment
•Purpose of amendment is to keep in financial
compliance with federal guidelines
•Reallocation of funding
–Acquisition of property
–Reallocation and redistribution of funds
Acquisition of Property
•Partnership with Interfaith Community
Services
•5731 Palmer Way, Ste. A
•Carlsbad Service Center
Reallocation of Funding
•Dissolution of The Angel’s Depot
•Citizens’ Advisory Committee recommendation
•Reallocation and redistribution of funding
–Women’s Resource Center
–Community Resource Center
Reallocation of Funding
Agency/Project Council Approved
Funding (5/2016)
Amended Funding
Allocation (8/2016)
The Angel’s Depot /
senior meal boxes
$10,000 $0
Community Resource Center /
homeless prevention and
intervention
$10,000 $12,689
Women’s Resource Center /
alternatives to abuse and
domestic violence shelter
$12,689 $20,000
Interfaith Community Services /
Carlsbad Service Center
$0 $600,000
Requested Action
•Approve the 2016-2017 Action Plan Amendment
•Authorize the submission to HUD